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Gen. Milley: The XM17 is altogether different than the P320
by Chris EgerArmy Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley went on record vouching for the service's new Modular Handgun System and downplayed controversy over its civilian base model.
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Beretta USA reaffirms M9 pistol reliability and safety
by Jacki BillingsIn what could be interpreted as a subtle dig at the Army’s MHS choice of Sig Sauer, Beretta announced via press release that its M9 series continues to meet reliability standards.
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Army shows off new P320 pistols as Sig Sauer expands workforce (PHOTOS)
by Chris EgerThe military is introducing troops from various units and branches to the new XM17 Modular Handgun System contract winner.
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Glock vice president says gov’t went with less expensive option
by Daniel TerrillThe vice president of Glock called the government's decision to select a competitor’s design for a new Army sidearm — the now infamous Sig P320 — a “disservice to the guys on the ground.”
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Sig P320 issue divides gun industry
by Daniel TerrillA video showing the Sig Sauer P320 — the design selected earlier this year by the U.S. Army as its official sidearm — discharge when dropped has had polarizing affects on the gun industry.
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Sig Sauer hit with $7M personal injury lawsuit over P320 pistol
by Daniel TerrillAmid increased scrutiny, Sig was named in a $7 million personal injury lawsuit by a Connecticut policeman who was injured when his holstered P320 pistol discharged when it hit the ground.
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Sig P320 design fails drop test, retailer finds (VIDEO)
by Daniel TerrillAn independent test found that the Sig Sauer P320 will discharge if it lands with the bore in an upward direction, and the frame and slide contact the ground at the same time.
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Army’s first shipment of Sig XM17 pistols go to 101st Airborne
by Chris EgerThe winner of the Modular Handgun System contract will be issued first to troops at Fort Campbell, going to Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division.
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Running 1K rounds through the Sig P320 in 13 minutes or less (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerTim with the Military Arms Channel stacked up 20 boxes of Fiocchi 115-grain 9mm ball ammo and put the big polymer Sig service pistol through the 1,000 round shootex.
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Photos of the Glock Army MHS contract pistols surface
by Chris EgerWith the Army's Modular Handgun System contract now firmly in the hands of Sig Sauer, images of Glock's entry for the M17 and M18 pistol have emerged.
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Sig Sauer beat out Glock by more than $100 million on Army handgun bid
by Chris EgerThe Government Accountability Office on Friday released the detailed decision on a contract protest by Glock over the Army’s selection for the Modular Handgun System contract.
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Glock loses challenge over Army’s choice of Sig Sauer for MHS M17 handguns
by Chris EgerThe Government Accountability Office on Monday closed the book on a contract protest by Glock over the Army's selection for the Modular Handgun System contract.
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